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    Ramen Chikumo

    4.7 (323 reviews)
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    Conor B.

    I am always excited to check out a new ramen place so my coworkers and I jumped on the chance to check out Ramen Chikumo for a team lunch. I love the heavy, rich broth of traditional pork ramen. But chicken ramen offers something completely different. It's light and smooth. Almost refreshing compared to its pork counterpart. And Chikumo's broth nails it. It reminded me of being young and sick having a bowl of Campbells chicken soup just way more gourmet and elevated. Everything tastes fresh and perfect. Staff was friendly, but only really interacted with us when taking orders, dropping off the food, and presenting the bill. It was fine since we didn't ever need anything, but I did find it out of the ordinary that no one came in to check on us. I really am not sure how to rate to be honest. On one stand everything tasted good and fresh and the interior is clean and inviting. However, I think ultimately chicken ramen just isn't for me. I crave the richer pork broth. That's not to say others won't completely disagree with them. I would give my personal rating of the food a 3 star. But everything else 4 and, because I want to keep my own personal bias out of this review, I will side with my 4 star review. Please, go check them out and make your own decision.

    Yuzu Citrus Shio Ramen
    Kelly C.

    Super cute ramen place in sawtelle with parking (90 min free with validation!). We came on Easter Sunday at 11:30am and it was empty which was so nice and relaxing! I ordered the yuzu citrus as our server said that it was a lighter ramen and it was indeed light. Aside from that, I didn't really taste any yuzu as advertised and found the noodles (thin) too mushy when I thought it would be al dente. For dessert, we ordered the matcha ice cream and were shocked to find that it was just vanilla ice cream with matcha sprinkled on it!!! :o Overall, pretty ok ramen but great service!

    Shallom L.

    I came here because Sawtelle is literally ramen heaven, and I wanted to try something different from the usual tonkotsu spots. Ramen Chikumo focuses on a chicken-based broth, and it was actually a really nice switch up. The broth is rich, creamy, and slow-simmered for hours, which gives it that thick, velvety texture without feeling too heavy. The noodles are egg-free, and the meats (both chicken and pork) were super tender and cooked really well. The marbled roast beef was definitely a standout for me -- super flavorful and worth ordering on the side. I also liked that they offer dipping ramen, which is perfect if you don't want your noodles getting soggy. The space itself is clean, modern, and has more of a calm, aesthetic vibe compared to other ramen spots in the area. Service was friendly and attentive too. Overall, with so many ramen options in Sawtelle, it's hard to stand out -- but this is definitely a solid switch-up if you're tired of the usual tonkotsu.

    Tsukemen
    Jennifer H.

    Nice modern space, classic ramen shop from Japan. I ordered the Tsukemen and asked for the warm noodles and added a $2 egg. Their broth is chicken, but still rich. Comes with 2 pieces of perfectly tender and moist chicken, as well as perfectly cooked chashu. Really enjoyed the great bowl of ramen! Service was fast and friendly. No wait on a saturday night Would come back to try their classic ramen.

    Belinda C.

    Ramen Chikumo has really grown on me as a quieter, low-key ramen restaurant that's tucked away on the corner of Olympic and Sawtelle. I came for the grand opening a few months ago, and I've been back a few more times since. The ramen is a chicken-based broth, so it feels lighter and healthier than a traditional pork-based broth. I've tried the signature chicken broth ramen and the yuzu citrus shio ramen. Both are delicious, but I really like the yuzu ramen. The yuzu is unique and refreshing. The noodles are the thin-type of noodles (I prefer thicker noodles like the ones at Tsujita). The surprise standout dish though is the yuzu-pickled daikon and cucumber pickles. It's just an appetizer, but the dish is a perfect balance of salty and sweet. Highly recommend. Parking is free for 90 minutes with validation in the underground lot. I've only been here for lunch, so I can't speak to the dinner crowd, but I've never had to wait for lunch. In fact, the restaurant is usually empty. It's a beautiful, minimalist space, and the servers are very friendly. I hope business picks up.

    Signature Rich Chicken Broth Ramen
    Stanley L.

    Came in on a Saturday night and was able to be seated right away. We ordered two ramens and the handmade gyoza for sharing. 1) Handmade Panfried Gyozas (4/5) - nice texture and tasty for what it is, just not a stand out 2) Yuzu Citrus Shio Ramen - (4.5/5) light in yuzu flavor but very good still 3) Signature Rich Chicken Ramen - (5/5) star of the show! deep rich flavor, would get this if you're more into thicker broths Overall clean restaurant, good food and friendly staff. Would come back to try the other ramens

    Eunice L.

    One of Sawtelle's hidden ramen gems! Their signature ramen, yuzu ramen, and tsukemen are all delicious. Among the sides, the roast beef is a must-try! I used to wish they served beer, and I was so happy to hear they've finally launched draft beer -- definitely gives me a reason to go back again. The restaurant is clean, and the staff are incredibly friendly. Parking in Sawtelle is usually tough, but they have their own parking lot. If you park there and get validation, parking is free -- a huge plus!

    Yuzu Citrus Shio Ramen
    Candy E.

    We wanted to try the chicken ramen at Ramen Chikumo. I loved the yuzu shio ramen because the broth was really light. We also ordered several appetizers like beef, gyoza and chicken kaarage. Service was great and ambiance was good. We were able to talk comfortably.

    Spicy Inferno Ramen (Level 2)
    Brian A.

    New spot in Sawtelle was very charming! Very clean and chique inside. Great service. Ramen was very rich (chicken broth) and the spice level was very pleasant, considering I like spicy foods generally. Chicken karaage (now shown... darn...) had very substantial pieces with great crisp and flavor.

    Dan T.

    Wow wow wow, from service, quality of food, presentation and full of flavor. We been craving for chicken ramen, the other place we tried can be count and thy are all pretty great. But this place sets it apart on their noodles and their broth. We had their signature and tsukemen style plus yuzu favor. Wife always gets any yuzu flavors. All top quality flavors and noodles firmness.

    signature rich chicken broth ramen
    Yiping K.

    Parking - validated self parking in underground lot for 90 min Reservations - available through Yelp but not needed at least for weeknight dinner for group of 4 or less Service - efficient and helpful; ordered another bowl to-go and they brought it out at the end to keep it warm Ambiance - bright, modern, spacious interior that feels welcoming Food - Tsukemen was my personal favorite since I like salty, flavor-forward dishes. The texture of the thick noodles was perfect and the broth wasn't overly rich but still had so much flavor; I'm coming back here for my next dipping ramen craving over two of my previous top spots! The signature chicken ramen had a lightness that definitely feels more guilt-free than a heavier tonkatsu broth.

    So good I ate it too fast to take a photo. Their mainline Signature Rich Chicken Broth Ramen.
    Malcolm B.

    Loved my time at Ramen Chikumo. Our hostess was very warm and welcoming and answered my questions about the ramen in a way that made me excited to eat it. The gyoza and green tea where great, I don't normally go for chicken broths, and that's the main offering here- but I was very pleased with the depth of flavor that the chicken broth offered. Good mouth feel, and less heavy on the stomach than your typical pork base. I'm happy I stumbled on this place, I'll be back again! I ate too fast, so I only have a picture of my empty bowl as proof of my satisfaction.

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    Elly P.

    Food: - signature ramen: alright, the soup has flavor but is missing a wow factor or unami flavor, meats are tender but don't add flavor to the dish, noodles are a tad overcooked. I think they could use more variety in textures

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    Good stuff! Would recommend! Very nice staff , good ice cream chicken broth was v nice

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    Daikokuya Little Tokyo

    4.1(9.9k reviews)
    11.6 miLittle Tokyo, Downtown
    $$

    I'm really torn because the food was really good, but the service was seriously lacking. There were…read moresix of us, and all of us felt how rude they were. We ended up being sat next to the grill, I have a shellfish allergy so we asked to sit in their outdoor seating area (which had plenty of tables open) instead just so my allergies don't get triggered by all the vapors. As we walked to our outdoor table, my husband and friend heard three workers talking crap about me and complaining that I shouldn't even be eating there because everything had shellfish. Let's be honest it's not that hard to accommodate, plus we're giving you our business so what's the problem? Rude all the way through table service, then when we were all finished, we had barely just paid and we were finishing our drinks when the same three workers rushed into our table to clear everything out and pushed us out of our table. We're all a pretty chill group of people but every single one of us left saying what the actual f*ck was their problem?

    First time visit. I feel like this place always has a wait. Fortunately for us I don't feel like we…read morewaited very long. The service was amazing. It's a well oiled machine. Seating is available inside and out. The restaurant inside is small. Open kitchen. Very cool to see the process. Hands down I highly recommend ordering the Handmade gyoza . They were juicy and flavorful. For ramen I went with the Daikokuya Ramen combination with chashu pork rice bowl. The ramen broth was rich in flavor. I added spicy oil. The noodles were perfectly cooked. The chashu pork was delicious. I would definitely come back and order everything again.

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    Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen - Little Tokyo - Shinsengumi ramen hakata style with side egg

    Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen - Little Tokyo

    4.0(3.2k reviews)
    11.7 miLittle Tokyo, Downtown
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    Casual dining
    30 years in business

    The food, service, efficiency and the specials during Dodgers Day and weekend is amazing…read more Pure ramen/izakaya comfort food and even if you don't get the Ramen, the curry donkatsu is delicious. I also love they have small and large size for these rice bowls ("donburi") dishes so you can mix and match. You can eat there by yourself, small group and even big groups. They can split the check 4 ways. Also love that it can be a place you eat when you are short for time (40 minutes) OR can just keep ordering drinks and food for 2 hours. Best value and Efficient. A constant in my Japanese comfort food rotation.

    Always busy, at least the times when my friends and I would go to dine here. It's a staple of…read moreLittle Tokyo and I have some fond memories of going here for almost a decade, especially with friends who are no longer here and those who have moved on. I remember going here during their grand opening ages ago, did their, back then, super cheap deal with unlimited noodle refill (even further discounted due to the special event day) and eating to the point of barely being able to sit up in the car without throwing up. I have a picture of my brother eating here in middle school with us and then later on in his early 20's. Crazy time lapse, and truly shows what a favorite this place is and it's place in the community. As with all businesses in Little Tokyo, parking can suck (not as bad as K-town, but you're either paying or super circling around). Service is super efficient, welcoming and polite, as with their other locations as well. It's not the biggest restaurant, but none of the Shinsengumis I've been to have been particularly large. With this location, from my first visit, and all the subsequent visits, I always get their Hakata ramen, firmer noodles, since the longer I eat and enjoy the food, they'll soften a bit, less soup oil and less saltiness. I get all of the toppings that it comes with and I always add in a poached egg. Love the strong pork flavor since they stew their broth for so long and the tenderness of the chashu (sometimes I order more). Prices have definitely gone up and a slightly altered upgraded version of this ramen is almost $30 if you're not careful enough. Times have changed but how good this place hasn't. There's more ramen options now than there were like 10 years ago, but Shinsengumi is always a classic.

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    Rainbow (salad) ramen: cold noodles & julienned vegetables.

    Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen - Little Tokyo - Fried pork rice (my favorite)

    Fried pork rice (my favorite)

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    Hachioji Craft Ramen - Hachioji Shoyu Ramen w/ Duck

    Hachioji Craft Ramen

    4.3(446 reviews)
    11.6 miLittle Tokyo, Downtown
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    This was our first time dining here. After a short wait on a Saturday evening we were seated…read more Tables were very clean and comfortable and the service was really friendly. I ordered the Salmon Ikura Bowl and my guest had the Tonkotsu Yama. My order came with miso soup and a small salad, both of which were delicious. The salad had the perfect dressing - not overwhelming but flavorful. My tuna bowl was great. The tuna was perfectly tender and looked beautiful. My guest really enjoyed his Salmon Ikura Bowl. Many other nearby restaurants had really long lines and wait times. But I doubt their food was any better than what we had here. I highly recommend this restaurant.

    I developed a love of shoyu & shio ramen while in Japan and went to Hachioji on a recommendation…read morespecifically for the shoyu since it seems to be the hardest to find. We ordered a chicken karaage to start and it wasn't bad, nothing to write home about though. Since the pieces were large, it was slightly awkward to eat without any plates, and I was just catching the crumbs with my hand (didn't have the ramens at the time). Also got a yuzu beer to try and it was delicious, nice yuzu flavor with some tanginess. I had the shoyu with duck while my husband had the yama tonkotsu that came with fragrant black garlic oil. The tonkotsu is not one of those rich, milky, creamy ones and I personally like these lighter ones more. I also enjoyed the shoyu which had a pleasant depth of flavor, but it felt like it was relying too heavily on MSG for umami. Noodles came out chewy. Definitely not the best ramens I've had but are some of the better ones in LA. Our server was friendly, as were the rest of the staff. Service was quick. The restaurant decor feels straight out of Japan, an extra bit of fun. There's a $10 paid lot behind this block of buildings that's convenient for anything in this part of Little Tokyo.

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    Marugame Monzo - Red Dragon Rice -with ground pork

    Marugame Monzo

    4.4(5.1k reviews)
    11.6 miLittle Tokyo, Downtown
    $$

    I can't believe I have never written a Yelp review for Marugame Monzo before! This is literally…read morewhat I get everytime I visited LA. My friend and I always said we need to try new restaurants but fail every time because we always ended up craving Marugame Monzo. They literally have the best cream udon in my opinion! They got the ratio RIGHHTTTT!! It's creamy but not crazy creamy that all you taste is heavy cream. I can taste the flavor from the protein!! The hand crafted udon noodles always cooked to perfection with the perfect texture. The noodles soaked up the sauce up so well!! I have tried different cream udon dishes here - the famous sea urchin cream udon, the carbonara udon, the mentai cream udon, the butter squid udon, etc... My fav would definitely be the mentai cream udon, as you get lots of yummy seafood (shrimps and scallops) in the sauce. The butter squid cream udon is also really good as well!! I like to pair my cream udon with a side of chicken karage!! I really like the batter that they use for the chicken! It's crunchy and airy and very well seasoned!! Service has always been amazing! You get seated fairly quickly and the staff are super attentive! They always check up on you to see how you are doing. The restaurant is small and they make the best of the space they have. I like the glass window/bar area where you can see the chef make the udon noodles!!

    Ordered the miso carbonara udon & ikura don…read more The udon was great: creamy and flavorful, but definitely felt more like the carbonara part of the fusion. I regret the ikura don though. It took a while to come out, and it was too bland. I wish it was more like a poke bowl.

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    Agedashi Eggplant ($6)

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